Editorial Standards

In an effort to ensure all university communications convey a concise unified message,
we have identified some guidelines to assist you in the creation of brochures, fliers,
posters, postcards and web pages. Remember to always keep your audience in mind when
establishing the tone of your writing. Simplify your message as much as possible.
Always proofread your writing several times before publication.

The UIW Communications and Marketing department uses the Associated Press Stylebook
and Briefing on Media Law (AP) as its source for appropriate style, usage and punctuation.
There are standards included in this guide that are unique to UIW. When a discrepancy
occurs, between UIW style and AP style or that of any other reference, UIW style takes
precedence.

The Office of Communications and Marketing is a resource for all university personnel.
Writing, editing and proofreading services are available through this department as
well as general consultation for any questions on these topics.

All news releases and media relations are handled directly through the Communications
and Marketing Office. News releases adhere to the same policies set forth in this
style guide.

This guide is not a complete list of all matters of style and usage but rather a compilation
of the most frequently observed challenges in preparing UIW content.

It is important to consistently apply the rules in this guide to ensure the highest
quality content possible in representing the university. For answers to additional
questions about style and usage, consult the latest edition of the Associated Press
Stylebook, published by Basic Books, or call the Office of Communications and Marketing
at (210) 829-6001.